State Senator District 30 in Maine State Senate District 30, Maine

2026 Primary Election

• Eleanor Y Sato — Incumbent State Representative in Gorham, ME

  Eleanor "Ellie" Y. Sato, a first-generation American and the first Japanese American to serve in the Maine State Legislature, is an incumbent State Representative for District 109. Raised in Gorham and a Fordham University graduate, she previously worked as a professional dancer, bartender, and legislative aide. Sato is a Democratic candidate for Maine State Senate, District 30, in the 2026 primary election, aiming to succeed Senator Stacy Brenner. Her platform includes enshrining abortion rights, expanding gender-affirming care, advocating for universal child care, renewable energy, and lowering healthcare and housing costs. If elected, she would be the first Asian American to serve in the State Senate.

• Sophia Bailey Warren — Incumbent State Representative in Scarborough, ME

  Sophia Bailey Warren is a Democratic State Representative for Maine's District 124, currently serving her third term. Born in Portland and residing in Scarborough, she graduated from Brandeis University in 2019 with a degree in international relations. Warren began her legislative career in 2020 as an independent, later switching to the Democratic Party in 2021, citing the partisan system's challenges for independents. She is known for her focus on energy policy and consumer cost reduction, and is notable for being the youngest legislator ever elected from Scarborough. Warren is now seeking election to the Maine State Senate, representing District 30, and is on the ballot for the Democratic primary in June 2026. Prior to her legislative service, she worked as a legal assistant, research assistant, and paralegal, also interning for U.S. Senator Angus King.

• Harry J White — Candidate for Maine State Senate District 30 in ME

  Harry J. White is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Maine State Senate, representing District 30. He is slated to appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 9, 2026. Should he secure his party's nomination, he would advance to the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. The search results indicate there is no incumbent currently holding this seat, suggesting an open race for District 30. No information regarding his professional background or specific policy positions is available.